A Texas deed of trust is a security instrument that transfers a property title to a trustee to meet the owner's obligations to a lender. The appropriate person must sign the document, and that person's signature must be notarized (i.e., Release, Deed of Trust, Deed, etc.). A Texas Deed of Trust creates a lien on property to secure a Promissory Note. These are two documents needed for real estate loans and seller financing. Harris County Certificate of Trust Form. Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements. Insert information for all blank spaces in the "Definitions" section of the Short Form Deed of Trust. A Texas deed form transfers real estate from one party (the grantor) to another (the grantee). Designate a trustee to hold the land title.